Statement from a spokesperson from the Department of Home Affairs

The Department does not provide specific details on the health and transfer arrangements of
individuals.
Any transferee at risk of actual or threatened self-harm receives immediate and appropriate medical
care and support. While health care for all persons, including transferees and refugees, in Nauru is
the responsibility of the Government of Nauru. Australia provides significant support to the
Government of Nauru to provide welfare and health services, including mental health care,
education and to support law and order. A range of care, welfare and support arrangements are in
place to provide for the needs of refugee children and young people. Service providers are
contracted to provide age-appropriate health, education, recreational, and cultural services.
The Australian Government continues to explore third country resettlement options for people
found to be refugees. Currently, refugees in Nauru can apply to resettle in Cambodia and the United
States. Since September 2017, 263 people have departed Nauru to settle in the US, including family
groups. The US resettlement arrangement continues and it is expected that more people from Nauru
and Manus will depart for the US in the future. The Australian Government’s position has not
changed, these individuals will never settle in Australia.